SunTrust Park Inaugural Season Fitted: New Era Celebrates Braves’ Historic Stadium Move

The Atlanta Braves made history in 2017 when they opened the doors to their brand new SunTrust Park (now Truist Park), marking the end of a 20-year era at Turner Field. This Navy blue Atlanta Braves Red Bottom 2017 Inaugural Season Side Patch New Era 59Fifty Fitted commemorates that monumental transition with a sleek navy crown, red undervisor, and the coveted inaugural season side patch that collectors dream about. Available now at exclusive_fitted for $54.99, this piece captures one of the most significant moments in modern Braves history.

What makes this stadium move even more fascinating is that SunTrust Park was built in Cobb County, bringing the Braves closer to their geographic fan base for the first time since 1966. The new ballpark featured some incredible firsts, including the largest video board in Major League Baseball at the time and The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development that transformed the entire game day experience. Fun fact: the Braves actually had a winning record in their inaugural season at the new park, going 44-37 at home and making the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

For fitted hat collectors, inaugural season pieces like this represent the holy grail of team memorabilia because they capture a moment that can never be repeated. The red bottom treatment adds that premium touch that New Era is known for, while the side patch serves as a permanent reminder of this historic transition. Once these inaugural season fitteds sell out, they become increasingly harder to find, making this navy colorway a must-have addition to any serious Braves collection.